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07/25/2025

Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup peanut butter

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dipping chocolate of choice

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and vanilla, then add the peanut butter. Stir until well mixed.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a smooth, thick dough forms.

Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.

Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.

Melt your choice of dipping chocolate. Dip each peanut butter ball in the melted chocolate to coat, then place back on the baking sheet to set.

07/25/2025

Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake 🍫🍰
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. This dessert features a buttery base topped with a gooey chocolate and pecan filling, creating a luscious treat that's perfect for any occasion. Follow these steps to make your own irresistible cake.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Large egg
For the Filling:
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups Confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
Directions:
1. **Preheat:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. **Make Crust:** In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
3. **Prepare Filling:** In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined. Gradually add the melted butter and mix until smooth. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until the filling is smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped pecans.
4. **Assemble:** Pour the filling over the crust, spreading it out evenly.
5. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey. Avoid overbaking to maintain the gooey texture.
6. **Cool:** Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
7. **Serve:** Cut the Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake into squares. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy the rich, chocolatey, and gooey goodness in every bite! 🍫🍰
This Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any dessert table. Whether for a party, a family gathering, or just a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

07/25/2025

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Onion & Cucumber – A Tangy, Fresh Delight!

Looking for a zesty, crunchy addition to your meals? This Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Onion, and Cucumber recipe is quick to make and bursting with flavor! It’s the perfect side for BBQs, sandwiches, or just snacking straight from the jar. Let’s pickle some veggies!

Ingredients (Makes 1 quart jar):

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup white vinegar

½ cup water

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp mustard seeds

½ tsp black peppercorns

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 small sprig of fresh dill (optional)

Instructions:

Prep the Veggies: In a clean 1-quart jar, layer the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion slices. Add the garlic and dill (if using) to the jar.

Make the Pickling Brine: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.

Pickle the Veggies: Pour the warm brine over the veggies in the jar, ensuring they’re fully submerged. If needed, press down gently with a spoon. Let the jar cool to room temperature.

Chill and Marinate: Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors meld. The pickles will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Serve: Enjoy these tangy pickles as a side dish, on burgers, in salads, or straight from the jar!

Pro Tip: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the brine for a spicy kick, or toss in a few fresh herbs like thyme or basil for extra flavor!

07/25/2025

Southern West Virginia Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

1 tablespoon garlic powder

Pinch of red pepper flakes

2-3 cups water

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Brown the Beef:

In a large skillet or saucepan, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon over medium heat.

Add Seasonings and Water:

Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

Pour in 2-3 cups of water, ensuring the beef is fully covered.

Simmer Slowly:

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Let it cook uncovered on low heat for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to soften into a fine texture.

Add Ketchup, Brown Sugar, and Worcestershire Sauce:

Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

Final Simmer:

Continue simmering for another 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Serve:

Spoon the hot dog chili sauce over freshly grilled hot dogs, topped with mustard, onions, and slaw for a true Southern WV-style hot dog.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Servings: 6-8

07/25/2025

🍓 Sensational Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe 🍓
Ingredients :
Strawberry Filling:
1 pound strawberries (fresh or frozen), hulled
½ cup white granulated sugar
¼ cup water
Cream Cheese Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk, room temperature
Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, slightly cold, cubed
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1¼ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Strawberry Filling:
Prepare strawberries: Chop fresh strawberries; use frozen as is.
Cook: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until strawberries soften and mixture becomes a thick compote (about 8-10 minutes).
Cool: Remove from heat, let cool, and refrigerate if not using immediately.
Cream Cheese Filling:
Mix: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue to mix until creamy.
Add yolk: Incorporate egg yolk and mix until smooth. Place in a piping bag and chill.
Cookie Dough:
Dry ingredients: Whisk together both types of flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream butter and sugars: In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the egg and yolk, one at a time, followed by vanilla.
Combine: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Shape cookies:
Form dough balls: Divide dough into balls, pressing down the center of each to create a well.
Fill: Spoon cream cheese mixture into one half of each well, and strawberry filling into the other half.
Chill: Refrigerate dough balls for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
Baking:
Preheat oven: to 375°F (190°C).
Bake: Arrange dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve and Enjoy: These divine cookies blend the lush sweetness of strawberries with the creamy tang of cheesecake, all nestled in a soft, spiced cookie base. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a truly unique treat!
Enjoy crafting these stunning cookies that are sure to dazzle at any gathering, combining the joy of fresh strawberries with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake in every bite! 🍪💖

07/25/2025

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:
Salad:
4 cups broccoli florets chopped
1 large Honeycrisp apple diced
One half cup dried cranberries
One half cup chopped pecans or walnuts
One quarter cup red onion finely diced
One half cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese optional
Dressing:
One half cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Prepare the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, diced apple, dried cranberries, nuts, red onion, and shredded cheddar if using.
Make the Dressing
In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble and Chill
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve and Enjoy
Give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy chilled as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 to 6 servings

07/25/2025

ITALIAN LEMON JAM

This Italian Lemon Jam is not only a delicious spread but also packed with vitamin C, making it a healthy addition to your breakfast or dessert. Enjoy the bright, citrusy flavor while boosting your immune system!

INGREDIENTS:

4 large lemons

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup water

½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Start by washing and drying the lemons. Zest the lemons and then juice them, making sure to discard any seeds.

STEP 2: In a pot, combine the lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.

STEP 3: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally until the jam thickens.

STEP 4: To check if the jam is ready, place a small amount on a cold plate. If it gels, it’s done. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes.

STEP 5: Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring the jam into sterilized jars. Seal the jars tightly and allow them to cool completely.

07/25/2025

Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients:

16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened 🧀
3 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix 🥗
1 cup whole dill pickles, chopped 🥒
1 cup deli-style ham, chopped (measure 1 cup after being chopped) 🍖
1 green onion, diced 🧅
Directions:

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix until smooth. 🥣
Add the chopped pickles, ham, and green onions; mix well. 🥒🍖🧅
Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies. 🍪🥕🍅

07/25/2025

Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup toffee bits
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

07/25/2025

Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab 🦐🦀🧀
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender shrimp and sweet crab—this seafood lasagna is pure comfort in every layered bite. A decadent dish that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients:
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb crab meat....

07/25/2025

Stuffed Pepper Casserole!

Ingredients:

- 1 pound ground beef

- 1 onion, diced

- 1 green bell pepper, diced

- 1 red bell pepper, diced

- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

- 1 cup cooked white rice

- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

3. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.

4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

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